Berlin public holidays 2028
Here you will find all statutory public holidays in Berlin in 2028. Berlin has a special feature this year: 17.06.2028 is a one-off statutory public holiday for the 75th anniversary of the uprising of 17 June 1953.
Berlin has eleven statutory public holidays in 2028. Nine fall on weekdays and two fall on weekends, including the one-off Berlin special holiday.
For a live daily status, use the Berlin Public Holidays homepage. Families should also compare dates with the Berlin school holidays.
All statutory public holidays 2028 in Berlin
The following table shows all eleven statutory public holidays in Berlin in 2028 with date, weekday, calendar week, position and notes about special features.
| Date | Weekday | CW | Holiday | Type | Position | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | CW 52 | New Year's Day | Public holiday (nationwide) | Weekend | Regular nationwide public holiday | |
| Wednesday | CW 10 | International Women's Day | Public holiday (Berlin only) | Weekday | Berlin-specific public holiday | |
| Friday | CW 15 | Good Friday | Public holiday (nationwide) | Weekday | Regular nationwide public holiday | |
| Monday | CW 16 | Easter Monday | Public holiday (nationwide) | Weekday | Regular nationwide public holiday | |
| Monday | CW 18 | Labour Day | Public holiday (nationwide) | Weekday | Regular nationwide public holiday | |
| Thursday | CW 21 | Ascension Day | Public holiday (nationwide) | Weekday | Useful starting point for a long weekend | |
| Monday | CW 23 | Whit Monday | Public holiday (nationwide) | Weekday | Regular nationwide public holiday | |
| Saturday | CW 24 | 75th Anniversary of the Uprising of 17 June 1953 | One-off public holiday (Berlin only) | Weekend | One-off Berlin special holiday | |
| Tuesday | CW 40 | German Unity Day | Public holiday (nationwide) | Weekday | Regular nationwide public holiday | |
| Monday | CW 52 | Christmas Day | Public holiday (nationwide) | Weekday | Regular nationwide public holiday | |
| Tuesday | CW 52 | Second Day of Christmas | Public holiday (nationwide) | Weekday | Regular nationwide public holiday |
For bridge days in 2028, Ascension Day on Thursday, 25.05.2028 and German Unity Day on Tuesday, 03.10.2028 are especially useful.
Last updated on 08.06.2026.
One-off Berlin public holiday on 17 June 2028
17 June 2028 is a one-off statutory public holiday in Berlin. The background is the 75th anniversary of the uprising of 17 June 1953.
Important for planning: this special holiday applies only in Berlin. In other German federal states, 17.06.2028 is not a nationwide statutory public holiday.
Frequently asked questions about public holidays 2028 in Berlin
The most common questions about statutory public holidays in Berlin are answered here in compact form.
How many public holidays does Berlin have in 2028?
Berlin has eleven statutory public holidays in 2028. Nine fall on weekdays and two fall on weekends.
Why is 17 June 2028 a public holiday in Berlin?
17 June 2028 is a statutory public holiday in Berlin for the 75th anniversary of the uprising of 17 June 1953.
Does 17 June 2028 apply nationwide?
No. 17 June 2028 is not a nationwide public holiday. It applies only once in the State of Berlin.
Which Berlin public holidays fall on a weekend in 2028?
New Year's Day and the one-off Berlin special holiday on 17 June fall on weekends in 2028.
Are shops open in Berlin on 17 June 2028?
As a rule, the public holiday rules apply in Berlin on 17 June 2028. Retail shops are generally closed, with limited exceptions.